Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Pink, Purple, White
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Pink
Greyish-white
Taste
Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts about
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Morus Alba
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Species
M. alba
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Mulberry
Soapberry
Difference Between Mulberry and Lychee
We might think that Mulberry and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mulberry and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mulberry and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mulberry and Lychee with peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Mulberry and Lychee belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Mulberry and Lychee is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.